Unifor launches pre-election ads in Manitoba

Unifor has added billboards, bus shelter ads, radio ads, and newspaper ads to its campaign to defeat conservative premier Brian Pallister. The ads raise the profile of Pallister’s record on health care and mis-managing Manitoba Hydro and direct members of the public to visit the campaign website at mb.uniforvotes.ca

Although the fixed election dates set by Manitoba legislation are not until fall 2020, Pallister has hinted often this summer that an election could be called as early as August 6, with the election date falling in early September 2019.

“Brian Pallister is hoping that Manitobans will be too busy with summer vacation and back-to-school preparation to take a close look at his troubled record as premier,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.

The new ads compliment a growing grassroots member-to-member campaign that is being conducted by Unifor activists across the province. As always, Unifor is treating the election as an opportunity for face-to-face member engagement and mobilization.

“Brian Pallister has undermined Manitoba Hydro and closed emergency rooms,” said Joie Warnock, Unifor Western Regional Director. “He’s been a disaster for Manitoba and we’re looking forward to the province-wide fightback to elect a premier that stands with working people.”